By Ngozi Nwankwo
Executive Secretary Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission NCPC, Bishop Stephen Adegbite, has said the Commission would leverage on the Renewed Hope Agenda of Mr President by providing credible leadership at NCPC and rendering satisfactory service to the pilgrims and at the same time expect the best from it service providers.
Adegbite assured that 2024 would be a year of ‘Renewed hope and Satisfaction ‘ for the country, NCPC and the entire Christian Pilgrimage sub- sector.
He disclosed this recently while playing host to the Chairman and executive members of the Christian Council of Nigeria, FCT chapter during a courtesy call on him at NCPC Corporate headquarters, Abuja.
The NCPC boss further stated that he has been part and parcel of the Christian Council of Nigeria for about 28 years, thus describing CCN as his first constituency.
Adegbite promised to change the entire concept, mentality and approach of doing things in NCPC.
“We are changing the concept, mentality and approach of doing things in the Commission,” he said.
The ES explained that though he met challenges on ground, but would certainly surmount them with the support and cooperation of his Management and staff as well as stakeholders.
Earlier, the Chairman of the Christian Council of Nigeria, FCT chapter, Rev Sabonyaro Mutuwa commended President Bola Ahmed TInubu for appointing one of them as the 4th substantive Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission, which he described as a square peg, in a square hole.
He said, “This appointment is not just a recognition of your outstanding qualities, but also a testament to your dedication and service to humanity and our nation.
He pledged his unwavering support to him and his new national assignment.
The Chairman further assured the NCPC Scribe that the Christian Council of Nigeria FCT chapter is poised and willing to extend a helping hand to ensure that he succeeds in his new role of superintending over Christian pilgrimage in Nigeria.
He also said that they were confident that under his watch , the NCPC would continue its noble mission of taking christians to Pilgrimage, promoting peace, unity and religious harmony in Nigeria.